Printable checklist, PDF and Word

Quality-Check Checklist

A pre-publish checklist that catches broken links, cut-off pages, missing fonts and misleading previews before your buyers do.

  • Eight sections and over 40 checks, from fonts to file names
  • Covers printables, digital planners, editable templates and more
  • Skip the sections that do not apply to your product
  • Print it, or tick the boxes in Word

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Printable PDF, .pdf, 102 KB

Download the Word version

Word document, .docx, 14 KB

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What is included

  • Files open and look right
  • Page size and printing
  • Links and interactive features
  • Editable templates
  • File names and packaging
  • Instructions, licence and support
  • Listing accuracy, and what to check after publishing
  • Space for notes and things to fix

Who it is for

  • Anyone about to publish a new digital product
  • Sellers uploading an updated version of an existing product
  • Sellers who want fewer refund requests and confused messages

How it works

  1. Finish your files

    Use the final versions, not your working copies.

  2. Work through each section

    Tick each check and skip any section that does not fit your product.

  3. Fix and publish

    Note anything to fix, sort it out, then publish with confidence.

Files and requirements

  • Printable PDF, A4, 3 pages
  • Word document (.docx): type an X in each box, or edit the checks to suit your shop

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Licence

Free to print and use for your own shop. Please do not resell or redistribute the checklist. If you want to share it, link to this page instead.

Any figures the files help you work out are estimates, not financial, tax or legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

Is it really free?

Yes. There is no sign-up and no email address needed. Just download the file. If it helps you, you can buy me a coffee, but that is entirely optional and does not unlock anything.

How is it different from the Launch Checklist?

The Launch Checklist covers the whole launch, from research to promotion. This checklist goes deeper on one step: making sure the files themselves and the listing images are right.

Does it work for any platform?

Yes. The checks are about your files and listings, so they apply to Etsy, Gumroad, your own website or anywhere else.

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